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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 564.88 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 564.88 and 133.13 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 564.88 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/564.88 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 564.88 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 75,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199.65/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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